The effect of various nanoclay surface modifications on the thermal and mechanical properties of amorphous polyamide nanocomposites

Khairul Anwar Abdul Halim, James E. Kennedy, Joseph B. Farrell, Muhammad Salihin Zakaria

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Abstract

The addition of nanoclay within polymer matrix is anticipate to enhance the properties of the polymer system. Nonetheless, one of the key elements in property enhancements of a polymer nanocomposites is the surface modifications of the nanoclay. This is due to the affinity between polymer matrix and nanoclay is of important factors should be considered. In this study, amorphous polyamide was melt blended with different nanoclay grades with different surface modifications in order to evaluate the best clay grade for the polymer system. The thermal analysis carried out on the amorphous polyamide nanocomposites were carried out by means of differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) and dynamic mechanical analysis (DMA) whereas the mechanical properties were investigated using tensile testing. It was observed that there were changes in the glass transition temperature (Tg) of the nanocomposites due to clay additions. Further, the storage modulus was found to increase as a result of nanoclay incorporation. The type of clay grades significantly affects the mechanical properties of the amorphous polyamide nanocomposites.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationDevelopment and Investigation of Materials Using Modern Techniques II
EditorsRuhiyuddin Mohd Zaki, Faizul Che Pa, Ruhiyuddin Mohd Zaki, Khairel Rafezi Ahmad, Faizul Che Pa, Mohd Fitri Mohamad Wahid, Wan Mohd Arif Wan Ibrahim, Murizam Darus, Zainal Arifin Ahmad, Khairul Nizar Ismail, Mohd Sobri Idris, Noorina Hidayu Jamil, Mohd Zaheruddin Kasmuin, Abdul Haqi Ibrahim
PublisherTrans Tech Publications Ltd
Pages154-159
Number of pages6
ISBN (Print)9783035715828
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2020
Event3rd International Conference on Advanced Materials Characterization Techniques, AMCT 2019 - Kangar, Malaysia
Duration: 23 Jul 201924 Jul 2019

Publication series

NameMaterials Science Forum
Volume1010 MSF
ISSN (Print)0255-5476
ISSN (Electronic)1662-9752

Conference

Conference3rd International Conference on Advanced Materials Characterization Techniques, AMCT 2019
Country/TerritoryMalaysia
CityKangar
Period23/07/1924/07/19

Keywords

  • Amorphous polyamide
  • Mechanical
  • Nanoclay
  • Nanocomposites
  • Thermal

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